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048-1121T Provision of IT Services Framework

AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED

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Award

15 Mar 2022 at 16:52

Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 15:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The AGRI-EPI Centre Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the "048-1121T Provision of IT Services Framework". This contract, which belongs to the IT services sector, is based in the United Kingdom and is currently in the award stage. The tender period concluded on 9 December 2021, with the contract period starting on 17 December 2021 and concluding on 11 December 2025. This procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with a total value of £50,000, aimed at suppliers, especially those certified as Microsoft partners, to provide comprehensive IT support services including disaster recovery and cyber security.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for IT service providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their business in the public sector. With the involvement of sister organisations, such as UK Agri-Tech Innovation Centres (ATICs), under this framework, successful bidders may also benefit from additional contracts for related IT services. Companies with a proven track record in customer service and tailored service agreements are well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

048-1121T Provision of IT Services Framework

Notice Description

AEC on behalf of CHAP is inviting bidders to tender for its full IT provision. This should include disaster recovery, cyber security, 2nd and 3rd line IT support and future strategy to fully maximise utilisation of the Microsoft application stack. CHAP is looking for a supplier that is a certified Microsoft partner. The awarded bidder should have a track-record of providing comprehensive support services underpinned by excellent customer service and offers a tailored approach, supported by a robust service level agreement, to meet the requirements of our operations. Whilst this immediate opportunity is for the immediate requirement of CHAP, as this is a framework agreement type of contract, then our sister UK Agri-Tech Innovation Centres (ATICs) as Contracting Authorities are permitted to call-off similar requirements under this framework. ITT documents are available for download and subsequent resubmission of tender bids from the following e-tendering portal only:- https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php Additional information: This procurement is being conducted by AEC on behalf of CHAP. ITT Documents can only be downloaded from the following site: https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71a7222a-a7b9-4782-9b29-4a94a589c40f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a146bf-e3fb-4208-917e-50879bf66f0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2021 - 11 Dec 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH25 9RG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FORDWAY SOLUTIONS

ROCK I.T. SPECIALISTS

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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